Superintendent, Machine Shop

Company Description American Hydro is a leading provider in the hydropower generation industry, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of custom hydro turbines. Based in York, Pennsylvania, we support renewable energy projects by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that power communities sustainably. Our work is guided by core values of safety, urgency, one team, community, integrity, and a can-do attitude. At American Hydro, we foster a collaborative, hands-on environment where employees take pride in their craftsmanship, support one another, and make a meaningful impact in advancing clean energy. Job Description Position Summary & Objective The Machine Shop Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the machine shop, ensuring the production of high-quality products while meeting customer delivery requirements and business objectives. This position provides leadership, direction, and development for supervisors, team leaders, machinists, and support personnel while driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives. The Superintendent fosters a culture of safety, accountability, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement while optimizing productivity, controlling costs, and developing the next generation of manufacturing talent. Accountabilities: Execution of personnel development plans Timely implementation of improvement initiatives Planned work is executed on-time and within budget Quality meets customer expectations Essential Functions: Leadership & People Management Provide leadership and daily direction to machine shop personnel. Build and maintain a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and performance. Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, leads, and machinists to enhance technical and leadership capabilities. Conduct performance evaluations and establish development plans for employees. Manage employee relations issues and resolve workplace conflicts in a timely and professional manner. Identify succession planning opportunities and develop internal talent pipelines. Promote employee engagement through effective communication and recognition programs. Safety Leadership Champion a zero-incident safety culture. Ensure compliance with all OSHA, company, and environmental health and safety requirements. Conduct routine safety audits, observations, and risk assessments. Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices. Operations Management Direct daily machine shop operations to achieve production schedules and customer delivery commitments. Manage labor utilization, staffing levels, and resource allocation. Monitor shop capacity and address bottlenecks to maximize throughput. Coordinate activities with production planning, engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams. Ensure efficient use of equipment, tooling, materials, and manpower. Drive operational performance initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction. Quality Management Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with specifications, drawings, and customer requirements. Promote a culture of quality ownership throughout the organization. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for quality issues. Monitor key quality metrics and drive improvements in first pass yield and defect reduction. Ensure compliance with applicable quality management systems and procedures. Continuous Improvement Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, standard work, and waste elimination activities. Utilize data and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities. Drive process optimization projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Support implementation of new technologies, equipment, and manufacturing processes. Establish and monitor key performance indicato…

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